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BASIC MOTORCYCLEPATTERNSFive circle patterns will be used to determine each motorcycle’s minimum turning radius. Thediameters of the circles will be 20, 19, and 18 feet. The circle pattern will be entered at a speedof 2-3 mph. Once inside the circle, the rider will make three revolutions in one direction, exitthe circle and make three more revolutions in the opposite direction. The circle pattern will beridden in first gear.Each motorcycle will be ridden in five different 180 degree U-Turn patterns. The diameters ofthe U-Turns will be 20, 19, 18, 17, and 16 feet. The U-Turn will be entered at a speed of2-3 mph in first gear. The rider will fully turn the handlebars and lean the motorcycle as necessary to complete the turn. This is done in both directions.The 30 mph cone weave consists of seven sets of three cones each, alternately offset from acenter line at 36 foot intervals. The rider will approach the pattern from a sufficient distance toestablish and maintain a speed of 30 mph. Using counter steering, the rider will weave themotorcycle around the seven sets of cones maintaining 30 mph, plus or minus 2 mph. The30 mph cone weave represents steering or negotiating around debris or other hazards on theroadway.The Short Cone Weave pattern utilizes eight single cones placed in a straight line at variousdistances. The cones will be placed at 11, 10 ½, and 10 foot intervals measured from conecenter to cone center. The rider will negotiate the cone weave at about 1-2 mph in first gear,utilizing the rear brake as needed. Lock-to-lock turns will be used to successfully ride thecourse. This exercise represents typical motorcycle maneuverability used in slow-speedenforcement riding.10

BASIC MOTORCYCLE PATTERNS2021 BMW R1250RT-PPATTERN20 FT.Circle19 FT.PassPassU-TurnPATTERNPassPass11 FT.Short Cone WeavePassPATTERN30 MPH Cone Weave18 FT.17 FT.16 FT.PassN/AN/APass10 ½ FT.N/A10 FT.N/A9 ½ FT.PassCONSIDERATIONPassPassRATING**Counter steering effort / Bike DragPass2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRAGLIDEPATTERN20 FT.19 FT.18 FT.17 FT.16 APATTERNShort Cone WeavePATTERN30 MPH Cone Weave11 FT.Pass10 ½ FT.Pass10 FT.9 ½ FT.PassPassCONSIDERATIONCounter steering effort / Bike DragRATING**Pass** Rating Scale – Pass or Fail11

BASIC MOTORCYCLE PATTERNS2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KINGPATTERNCircleU-Turn20 FT.19 FT.18 FT.PassPassPassPassPassPassPATTERN11 FT.Short Cone Weave10 ½ FT.PassPATTERNPass17 FT.16 FT.N/AN/AN/A10 FT.PassCONSIDERATION30 MPH Cone WeaveN/A9 ½ FT.PassRATING**Counter steering effort / Bike DragPass2021 YAMAHA FJR 1300PATTERNCircleU-TurnPATTERNShort Cone WeavePATTERN30 MPH Cone Weave20 FT.PassPass19 FT.PassPass11 FT.Pass18 FT.PassPass10 ½ FT.17 FT.N/AN/A10 FT.16 FT.N/AN/A9 ½ FT.PassPassN/ACONSIDERATIONCounter steering effort / Bike DragRATING**Pass** Rating Scale – Pass or Fail12

LAP HIGH-SPEEDMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICSEVALUATION* Due to rider safety, speeds were limited to 80 mph. There will be no lap times posted.13

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSETEST RIDER’S SUBJECTIVEEVALUATIONThis evaluation is conducted on a high-speed riding course. It is designed to evaluate, identify and eliminate the obvious unacceptable motorcycles (i.e., those motorcycles that are demonstrably unstable or otherwise exhibit unsafe characteristics).For this evaluation, four riders are utilized for each motorcycle. Each rider completes eight laps aroundour 1.46 mile test track at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, for a total of 32 laps. The motorcycles arelimited to 80 mph for rider safety.Four Emergency Vehicle Operations Center motorcycle training instructors, two each from theLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Police Department, share the riding and evaluation of these motorcycles.At the conclusion of the preliminary handling portion of the evaluation, each rider completes a "Rider’sSubjective Evaluation" form. If the test motorcycle is judged unacceptable in this preliminary review, itis rejected and not subject to further testing and evaluation.14

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION2021 BMW R1250 RT-PRIDERJeffery Houle - LASDChris Barlow- LAPDJeff Bell- LASDHector Renteria- LASDLAPS1 thru 89 thru 1617 thru 2425 thru 32ITEMSTEERINGLEAN ANGLESUSPENSIONBRAKE FADEBRAKE PULLABS OPERATION**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - OutstandingRATING**9.89.59.210101015

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDERIDERJeff Bell- LAPDJeff Houle- LASDChris Barlow- LAPDHector Renteria- LASDLAPS1 thru 89 thru 1617 thru 2425 thru 32ITEMSTEERINGLEAN ANGLESUSPENSIONBRAKE FADEBRAKE PULLABS OPERATIONRATING**88.389.39.59**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding16

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KINGRIDERChris Barlow- LAPDJeff Houle- LASDJeff Bell- LAPDHector Renteria- LASDLAPS1 thru 89 thru 1617 thru 2425 thru 32ITEMRATING**STEERING7.8LEAN ANGLE7.5SUSPENSION7.8BRAKE FADE9.3BRAKE PULL9.59ABS OPERATION**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding17

32 LAP HIGH-SPEED COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS EVALUATION2021 YAMAHA FJR 1300RIDERChristopher Barlow- LAPDJeff Houle- LASDJeff Bell- LAPDHector Renteria- LASDLAPS1 thru 89 thru 1617 thru 2425 thru 32ITEMSTEERINGLEAN ANGLESUSPENSIONBRAKE FADEBRAKE PULLABS OPERATION**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - OutstandingRATING**9.398.89.39.39.318

HEAT EVALUATIONThe heat evaluation is a "PASS-FAIL" scenario and is based on manufacturer’s allowableoperating temperatures.Heat from each engine component is measured by means of a digital thermometer with a bi- metallicprobe and infrared heat gun at the conclusion of the 32 high-speed laps. This process is accomplished inthe following manner:1. Transmission Fluid2. Engine Oil3. Radiator CoolantThe probe is inserted into the transmission via the oil fill hole.The probe is inserted into the engine case via the oil fill hole, if accessible.Temperature is measured via the infrared heat gun aimed below the topradiator tank.19

HEAT EVALUATIONIMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 32 LAP COURSE2021 BMW R1250RT-PITEMMANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONTEST RESULTRadiator Water208 to 216 Max.PassEngine Oil176 to 248 Max.PassTransmission OilPart of the engine caseRADIANT HEATN/AOil CoolersBrake RotorsEngineTransmissionExhaustN/AFront- 93.7 FRear– 131.1 F147.1 FN/A110.8 F20

HEAT EVALUATIONIMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 32 LAP COURSE2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDEITEMMANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONTEST RESULTAir cooledN/AEngine Oil280 F to 410 FPassTransmission OilPart of the engine caseN/ARadiator WaterRADIANT HEATOil CoolersBrake RotorsEngineTransmissionExhaustFront- 137.4 FRear– 97.2 F128.2 FN/A154.2 F21

HEAT EVALUATIONIMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 32 LAP COURSE2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KINGITEMRadiator WaterEngine OilTransmission OilMANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONAir cooled280 to 410 N/ATEST RESULTN/APassN/ARADIANT HEATOil CoolerBrake RotorsEngineTransmissionExhaustN/AFront– 92.3 FRear– 142.3 F130.6 FN/A140.8 F22

HEAT EVALUATIONIMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 32 LAP COURSE2021 YAMAHA FJR-1300P-ABITEMRadiator WaterEngine OilTransmission OilMANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONNot testedTEST RESULTN/A280 to 410 PassN/AN/ARADIANT HEATOil CoolerBrake RotorsEngineTransmissionExhaust124 FFront– 84.3 FRear– 97.5 F140.7 FN/A124.3 F23

CITY COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICSEVALUATIONThis evaluation is for motorcycles identified by the manufacturer as intended for law enforcement useand is conducted on a closed 2.6 mile city street course . This course closely represents theenvironment most urban law enforcement agencies must contend with. The course has severalstraight-a-ways, multiple right and left turns and obstacles in the roadway.This is the final track evaluation and the manufacturers, if they so choose, are allowed to rebuildthe motorcycles brake system prior to this portion of the evaluation process.For this evaluation, two riders are utilized for each motorcycle. Each rider completes two laps around thecity course. Lap timing is via a GPS based “VBOX Datalogger” timing device, mounted on themotorcycle. The combined times of the two laps are recorded next to the rider's name.If the test vehicle is determined to be unacceptable in this preliminary review by not completing the course inless than 5 minutes, it is rejected and not subject to further testing and evaluation.24

CITY COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICSEVALUATION2021 BMW R1250RT-PRIDERSHector Renteria - LASDChris Barlow - LAPDJeff Houle - LASDJeff Bell - LAPDAverage TimeTOTAL TIME4:45.914:36.534:24.334:37.774:36.14AIR /TRACK65º F / 80º F65º F / 80º F65o F / 80o F65o F / 80o FAverage SpeedITEMSTEERINGLEAN ANGLESUSPENSIONBRAKE FADEBRAKE PULLABS 1010**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding25

CITY COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICSEVALUATION2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDERIDERSTOTAL TIMEAIR /TRACKSPEEDJeff Houle - LASD4:45.1975º F / 89º F32.8Jeff Bell- LAPD4:61.5875º F / 89º F31Hector Renteria- LASD4:70.7275o F / 89o F30.1Chris Barlow- LAPD4:46.7575o F / 89o F32.64:56.06Average Speed31.6Average TimeITEMSTEERINGLEAN ANGLESUSPENSIONBRAKE FADEBRAKE PULLABS OPERATIONRATING**8.588.59.89.89.5**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding26

CITY COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICSEVALUATION2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KINGRIDERSHector Renteria- LASDChris Barlow- LAPDJeff Houle- LASDJeff Bell- LAPDAverage TimeTOTAL TIME4:71.464:48.594:47.924:56.624:56.14AIR /TRACK84º F / 101º F86º F / 103º F89º F / 106º F90º F / 110º FAverage SpeedITEMSTEERINGSPEED60656563.263.3RATING**8LEAN ANGLE8SUSPENSION8BRAKE FADE9.7BRAKE PULL9.7ABS OPERATION8.7**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding27

CITY COURSEMOTORCYCLE DYNAMICSEVALUATION2021 YAMAHA FJR-1300P-ABRIDERSHector Renteria- LASDJeff Bell- LAPDJeff Houle- LASDChris Barlow- LAPDAverage TimeTOTAL TIME4:47.234:34.574:27.884:34.434:36.02AIR /TRACK83º F / 100º F84º F / 101º F86º F / 103º F86º F / 103º FAverage SpeedITEMSTEERINGLEAN ANGLESUSPENSIONBRAKE FADEBRAKE PULLABS 9.79.3**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding28

BRAKE EVALUATIONThis evaluation procedure measures the braking response and efficiency of the motorcycle. There arethree different brake evaluations: A hard braking evaluation, a transitional braking evaluation from adry to a wet surface, and a transitional braking evaluation from a smooth surface to a sandy surface.Stopping distance is recorded electronically via a GPS based VBOX Datalogger.The hard brake evaluation is conducted by first accelerating the motorcycle to 80 MPH, then deceleratingto a stop, maintaining an average deceleration rate of 22 feet per second. This procedure is repeated threeadditional times. The motorcycle is then immediately accelerated to 40 mph and then stopped as quicklyas possible, simulating a panic stop. That stopping distance is measured and recorded.During the dry/wet braking evaluation, the motorcycle will be accelerated to 60 mph, and at apredetermined position, the brakes will be applied. The entire brake application will begin on a dryroadway surface, immediately transitioning onto a wet roadway surface while bringing the motorcycleto a full stop. Controllability of the motorcycle and its Anti-lock braking system (ABS) operation willbe evaluated.During the debris field braking evaluation, the motorcycle will be accelerated to 40 mph, and at apredetermined position, the brakes will be applied. The entire brake application will take place on asmooth roadway surface, immediately transitioning to a roadway strewn with sand and gravel whilebringing the motorcycle to a full stop. Controllability of the motorcycle and its Anti-lock braking system(ABS) operation will be evaluated.If a brake malfunction is experienced (i.e., severe brake fading), an effort is made to detect the cause ofthe brake failure. If it is decided that the failure is inherent in the engineering of the brake system of themotorcycle, the evaluation is discontinued and the motorcycle is disqualified from further evaluation.If the failure is associated with a correctable situation, it is corrected and the evaluation is run again.The defect and any remedial action taken are noted in the evaluation results.29

HARD BRAKINGPANIC STOPMOTORCYCLE2021 BMW R1250 RT-P2021 HD ELECTRA GLIDE2021 HD ROAD KING2021 YAMAHA FJR-1300P-ABDRYSANDWETSTOPPING DISTANCE130.3 ft.@ 60 MPH138.6 ft. @ 60 MPH134.1 ft. @ 60 MPH148.4 ft. @ 60 MPHSTOPPING DISTANCESTOPPING DISTANCE77.2 ft.@ 40 MPH75.5 ft.@ 40 MPH75.6 ft.@ 40 MPH82.9 ft.@ 40 MPH136.9 ft.@ 40 MPH143.7 ft.@ 40 MPH144.6 ft.@ 40 MPH157.2 ft.@ 40 MPH30

ERGONOMICS EVALUATION110 MILE RIDEThis portion evaluates the fuel efficiency and ergonomics of the motorcycle during extended field operations.It is designed to simulate the types of situations that an officer may encounter during an eight hour shift.Each motorcycle is driven two times through a 110 mile loop, one loop completed by each of the two EVOCriders. The loop covers 33 miles of city streets, 57 miles of California freeways, 20 miles of coastal highway,and 29 miles of mountain canyons. No attempt is made to coddle the motorcycle through the loop, and hardacceleration starts are avoided.During the ride-ability evaluation, a minimum of ten simulated traffic stops will be performed while on citystreets. The rider will be required to properly position the motorcycle in a safe traffic enforcement position,dismount the motorcycle, pause for a minimum of two minutes per stop, remount the motorcycle, andaccelerate into traffic.The numerical results of the evaluation are recorded and then averaged between the two riders. This average isthen recorded as the final result of this portion of the evaluation. Each rider will also submit a subjectiveevaluation of each motorcycle at the end of the ride.The fuel efficiency evaluation is an attempt to estimate MPG (miles per gallon) based on actual ridingconditions. It is the average gas usage of all two riders, for all two loops.This subjective evaluation is a rating of human factors done individually and independently by all two riders.The ratings are averaged to minimize personal prejudices that individuals may have for or against any givenmotorcycle. This evaluation rates each motorcycle comparatively for its general suitability and efficiencyfor patrol operations.31

ERGONOMICS EVALUATIONSUBJECTIVE EVALUATION – 110 MILE RIDE2021 BMW R1250RT-PMOTORCYCLERIDING POSITIONCONSIDERATIONSRATINGSeat ComfortPadding, Springs, Width9Seat PositionRange of Adjustment10Riding PositionLean Angle, Comfort10Floorboards / PegsAccess to Foot Controls9INSTRUMENT PANELCONSIDERATIONSControlsPosition, Usability9VisibilityInstruments10Reflection / GlareWindshield, Instruments8InstrumentsAdequate, Legibility10**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding32

MIRRORSRoad VisibilityReflectionsMirror CoverageMirror LocationCONSIDERATIONSDistortion, ObstructionInstruments, ControlsAdjustment, Rear Visibility, Flat or ConvexAccessibility, Visibility, ObstructionRATING10101010WIND SCREENHeight / WidthAdjustabilityTop EdgeCONSIDERATIONSWind / Debris ProtectionElectric or Manual, Ease of UseClear View Over Top of Windshield, RATIONSAngle, Size, PositionRATING9Shift LeversUsability, Shift Pad Position8SwitchesReach, Markings, Visibility, Accessibility10Rear Brake PedalLocation, Feedback, Ease of Use9Front Brake LeverLocation, Feedback, Adjustability10Clutch LeverLever Resistance, Adjustability1010**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding33

MOUNT / DISMOUNTTrunk HeightFoot Peg / FloorboardLean AngleCONSIDERATIONSAmple Leg Swing RoomInterferes With Mounting / DismountingSide Stand - of Adequate LengthRATING81010SUSPENSIONQuality of RideRider SizeCONSIDERATIONSDampening, STORAGESaddlebagsAngle, Size and Position of Opening10Compartment DividersHolds Gear Upright When Open10LocksSame Key, Security, Sturdiness10**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding34

ERGONOMICS EVALUATIONSUBJECTIVE EVALUATION – 110 MILE RIDE2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDEMOTORCYCLERIDING POSITIONCONSIDERATIONSRATINGSeat ComfortPadding, Springs, Width8Seat PositionRange of Adjustment8Riding PositionLean Angle, Comfort8Floorboards / PegsAccess to Foot Controls8INSTRUMENT PANELCONSIDERATIONSRATING8ControlsPosition, UsabilityVisibilityInstruments10Reflection / GlareWindshield, Instruments8InstrumentsAdequate, Legibility10**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding35

MIRRORSRoad VisibilityCONSIDERATIONSDistortion, ObstructionReflectionsMirror CoverageMirror LocationInstruments, ControlsAdjustment, Rear Visibility, Flat or ConvexAccessibility, Visibility, ObstructionWIND SCREENHeight / WidthAdjustabilityTop EdgeCONSIDERATIONSWind / Debris ProtectionElectric or Manual, Ease of UseClear View Over Top of Windshield, ATING6N/A10RATINGHandlebarsAngle, Size, Position10Shift LeversUsability, Shift Pad Position8SwitchesReach, Markings, Visibility, Accessibility8Rear Brake PedalLocation, Feedback, Ease of Use10Front Brake LeverLocation, Feedback, Adjustability8Clutch LeverLever Resistance, Adjustability8**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding36

MOUNT / DISMOUNTTrunk HeightFoot Peg / FloorboardLean AngleCONSIDERATIONSAmple Leg Swing RoomInterferes With Mounting / DismountingSide Stand of Adequate LengthRATING10108SUSPENSIONQuality of RideRider SizeCONSIDERATIONSDampening, ORAGESaddlebagsAngle, Size and Position of Opening10Compartment DividersHolds Gear Upright When OpenN/ALocksSame Key, Security, Sturdiness10**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding37

ERGONOMICS EVALUATIONSUBJECTIVE EVALUATION – 110 MILE RIDE2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KINGMOTORCYCLERIDING POSITIONCONSIDERATIONSRATINGSeat ComfortPadding, Springs, Width7Seat PositionRange of Adjustment7Riding PositionLean Angle, Comfort8Floorboards / PegsAccess to Foot Controls7INSTRUMENT PANELCONSIDERATIONSRATING7ControlsPosition, UsabilityVisibilityInstruments5Reflection / GlareWindshield, Instruments6InstrumentsAdequate, Legibility6**Rating Scale 1 – 10 / 1 -Poor / 5 – Average / 10 - Outstanding38

MIRRORSRoad VisibilityCONSIDERATIONSDistortion, ObstructionReflectionsMirror CoverageMirror LocationInstruments, ControlsAdjustment, Rear Visibility, Flat or ConvexAccessibility, Visibility, ObstructionWIND SCREENHeight / WidthAdjustabilityTop EdgeCONSIDERATIONSWind / Debris ProtectionElectric or Manual, Ease of UseClear View Over Top of Windshield, (Bifoc

motorcycle performance, safety, and comfort. The fleet maintenance interest is addressed by performing an extensive mechanical evaluation on each motorcycle submitted. Each test is designed